Symptom trajectory following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Hulse, Kate (2024) Symptom trajectory following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. In: British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO) 2024, 2024-05-17 - 2024-05-17.

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Abstract

Patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) undergoing radiotherapy experience acute toxicities occurring from around 1-2 weeks after starting treatment. Early side-effects include radiation-induced dermatitis, mucositis, odynophagia and fatigue. Patients continue to suffer the effects of radiotherapy long after treatment.